To access a pre-recorded webinar that took place on August 4th 2020, on how to complete and submit an application, call one of the corresponding numbers listed below: For business assistance, call the Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583. For nonprofit assistance, call the Department of Community Resources at 410-535-1600, ext. 8803. Business owners interested […]
To find COVID-19 testing sites near you, please use this link: Find COVID-19 Testing Near You
STATE EVICTION PREVENTION FUNDS On June 26, Governor Hogan announced $30 Million in funding for eviction prevention assistance to help Marylanders affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is available through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The program will include rental units in multi-family projects financed by DHCD’s Community Development […]
Join us for this FREE Online Virtual Event featuring our very own Doris J. Cammack-Spencer as the Keynote Speaker! THEME: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, REOPENING, RECOVERY AND FUNDING Saturday, July 11, 2020, 11am-1:30pm Streaming LIVE via St. Mary’s NAACP Facebook Page and Website: www.Facebook.com/StMarysNAACP7025 and www.StMarysNAACP.org Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/279394056545079 Public Event Registration: https://www.stmarysnaacp.org/economic-development-committee.html Empower SOMD 7 11 2020
From USDA After the webinar, Christine Sorensen shared several links to USDA Rural Development programs: USDA Launches COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (PDF) The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide will help our rural leaders, whether they be in local government, education, health care, faith leadership, or any other capacity, understand what federal assistance is available […]
National Small Business Town Hall Join us on Friday, May 8 at noon ET for the seventh installment of the U.S. Chamber/Inc. live series. This week, we’ll continue the discussion to help business owners navigate the aid available to them. Our co-hosts U.S. Chamber Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley and Inc. Editor-at-Large Kimberly Weisul will […]
The following organizations are SBA approved PPP Lenders and are approving highly effective and efficient in originating and funding PPP opportunities. Please share as needed, especially with small businesses “looking for a lender.” Most of these online entities are currently accepting applications while awaiting potential new funding for the program. Get fast, affordable business loans […]
The Maryland Department of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund. This $5 million incentive program helps Maryland manufacturers to produce personal protective equipment and other items identified as Critical Needs Items by MEMA and DGS, that are urgently needed by the State of Maryland, Maryland-based hospitals and healthcare […]
An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. The SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks […]
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